Marvel Rivals The Thing Release Date and Abilities

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 kicked off with a bang, introducing Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman. However, fans eagerly awaited the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch. The wait is finally over! Here's the release date for The Thing and a breakdown of his abilities in Marvel Rivals.

The Thing's Release Date in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals has announced the end of Season 1's first half, with the second half launching February 21st. This update brings rank adjustments and, most excitingly, the remaining members of the Fantastic Four! The Thing, alongside the Human Torch, officially joins the Marvel Rivals roster on February 21st.

The Vanguard roster in Marvel Rivals is currently quite limited, making The Thing's arrival highly anticipated.

The Thing's Abilities in Marvel Rivals

The Thing is designed as a Vanguard—a tank—in Marvel Rivals. He's a melee character, specializing in close-quarters combat with punches and devastating smashes. While he shares some similarities with The Hulk, his unique kit will be revealed upon his release.

Based on leaks, here's a glimpse at The Thing's abilities:

• Furious Charge: Dash forward, launching enemies into the air while leaving a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: Quickly jump to aid a teammate, providing damage reduction for both.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): Launch all enemies in front of you into the air, creating an opening for kills.
• Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immunity to knockback and crowd control effects.
• Team-Up Ability: Similar to Hulk, The Thing can throw Wolverine as a projectile across the battlefield. His primary attack is a rapid-fire punch with low damage, while his secondary is a powerful charged punch.

The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, absorbing damage to protect his team. Although his abilities might seem similar to Hulk or Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his true role will be determined once he's in action.

The Thing Team Compositions in Marvel Rivals

Based on his abilities, The Thing synergizes well with tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. Wolverine could be a strong DPS partner, as could ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow could also be effective choices, compensating for The Thing's lower mobility.

That's all for The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.